What is CERETRON and PEGASUS? HENSOLDT’s IFF and SIGINT Systems
Distinguishing friend from foe is the most critical decision in combat. CERETRON is HENSOLDT’s NATO Mode 5-compliant IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) transponder system for ground, air, and naval platforms — providing the identification layer that enables coalition forces to distinguish allied units from adversaries in complex battlespace environments.
Product Identity
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HENSOLDT AG |
| Type | IFF Transponder / Friend-or-Foe Identification System |
| Standards | NATO Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, S, 5 |
| Platform compatibility | Ground, air, and naval platforms |
PEGASUS SIGINT System
PEGASUS (Passive Emitter Geolocation and Acquisition System) complements CERETRON on the signals intelligence side. It detects, classifies, and geolocates adversary radar and communications emissions without transmitting any signal of its own. PEGASUS feeds threat library databases and supports electronic warfare mission planning by providing passive intelligence on the adversary’s electronic order of battle.
Technical Specifications — CERETRON
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| IFF modes | NATO Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, S, 5 |
| Frequency | L-band (1030/1090 MHz) |
| Platform | Ground, air, naval |
| Compatibility | MSSR 2000 and other HENSOLDT systems |
